Kevin Cathcart, Executive Director of Lambda Legal, talks to Bloomberg Law’s Lee Pacchia about yesterday’s US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruling regarding same-sex marriage. The appeals court affirmed a lower court ruling that held California’s Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage, violated the US Constitution. The narrowness of the ruling makes it more likely it will survive any appeals, he says.
Family Law Updates
- Should My Prenup Include a Sunset Clause? March 30, 2024Whenever I write about prenups or advise clients on them, I always emphasize the idea that prenups are not a one-size-fits-all document and should be tailored to meet the needs of the couple’s circumstances and goals. While there are many subjects and clauses that are routinely included in prenups, there are just as many that […]
- Effective Co-Parenting: Getting Beyond Conflict for the Sake of the Children November 7, 2023Most clients that choose mediation or the collaborative law processes prioritize the health and welfare of their children because they understand that their children continue to need their love, support and guidance when separating into two homes. Sometimes professional help is needed when developing the best possible co-parenting agreement for the children. The agreement addresses […]
From Academia
- State Spotlight: Michigan: Child's Preference in Custody Modification Proceedings April 27, 2024From Michigan Lawyers Weekly: A trial court erred when it granted a change in custody without considering the preference of the child, the Michigan Court of Appeals has held, vacating the change in custody order and remanding. Judge Brock A....
- Kentucky Senate passes bill to grant the right to collect child support for unborn children April 26, 2024From AP News: The Republican-led Kentucky Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to grant the right to collect child support for unborn children, advancing a bill that garnered bipartisan support. The measure would allow a parent to seek child support up to...